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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8vsDavid Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

David Brown Speedback GT

5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    246 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    581 km
    361 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8

  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    625 Nm
    461 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    266 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
450hp336kW
510hp380kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,129kg4,694lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
577km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,649mm183in
4,760mm187in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,366mm54in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,586mm62in
-
Rear track
1,582mm62in
-
Trunk volume
455L
243L
Max trunk volume
829L
502L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
61L
71L
CO2 emissions
246g/km
292g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8 has 60 hp more than AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
625 Nm
461 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
1,920 kg
4,233 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.5 s
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V84.8 s

Although David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8 has more power, AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
581 km
361 mi
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
577 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.5 s
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
581 km
361 mi
577 km
359 mi
CO2 score
246 g/km
292 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 212 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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